In The News Newsroom > In The News > Transportation News Print Transportation News Latest Headlines The top transportation news stories, updated daily and kept on this page for one week. Report says Port of New York and New Jersey, East Coast’s largest, continues to be economic engine roi-nj.com October 3, 2025 We need to provide guidance.’ N.J. legislator calls for e-bike reform nj.com October 2, 2025 NJ Transit gives sneak peek of its newest buses nj.com October 2, 2025 Walk, run, or ride: N.J.’s newest rail trail is now open NJ.com, October 1, 2025 - NJTPA Mention NJ Transit unveils 175 new buses as agency modernizes fleet ROI-NJ, September 30, 2025 Will government shutdown 2025 impact flights? What to know about delays, cancellations APP, September 30, 2025 2 e-bike riders killed in a week. N.J. scrambles to address ‘dangerous’ and ‘fast-growing trend’ NJ.com, September 29, 2025 High Bridge Council encouraged to keep borough a 'vibrant place' Hunterdon Review, September 28, 2025 - NJTPA Mention Regional Roundup A roundup of transportation news from daily, weekly and online outlets. PATH’s $430M infrastructure project on track for 2026 completion NJ.com, September 27, 2025 - PATH riders are close to getting new fare cards as the massive $ 430 million PATH Forward infrastructure project is slated to be completed next spring, project officials said. NJ Transit has special service for Railroad Museum Day nj1015.com September 26, 2025 United Railroad Historical Society’s annual Railroad Museum Day takes place Sunday, Sept. 28. The one-day event tells the historic story of NJ Transit, including its railroads and equipment that preceded the formation of NJ Transit. FAA will continue to limit arrivals and departures at Newark Airport through October 2026 cnn.com September 26, 2025 The Federal Aviation Administration is extending the limited rate of arrivals and departures at Newark Liberty International Airport through October 2026. Inspectors determine cause of huge crack in major New Jersey roadway cbsnews.com September 25, 2025 Inspectors say they determined why a long crack formed in the middle of a major roadway in Woodbridge, New Jersey, that will now take months to repair. Toll of Commuting: Morris Plains crosswalk flags provide safety for those commuting on foot newyork.news12.com September 25, 2025 While driving and taking public transportation is a common form of commuting — it's not the only way. Many walk, but with it - sometimes comes a toll many don't think about - safety. Bridgewater Police Issue Guidance On Electric Bikes, Scooters patch.com September 25, 2025 Law enforcement officials are reminding residents of the dangers and laws regarding electric bikes, or e-bikes, which have gained popularity in recent years. NJ Surpasses 250,000 Electric Vehicle Registrations wnnj.iheart.com September 25, 2025 New Jersey has reached a significant milestone in its push for clean transportation, with over 250,000 electric vehicles (EVs) now registered in the state. Governor Phil Murphy announced the achievement during Climate Week, highlighting a 15 percent increase in EV registrations since December 2024. New Electric Vehicle Charging Hub Doubles Capacity at Newark Liberty International Airport futuretransport.com September 25,2025 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and ZAPP have opened a new fast electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), bringing the total number of fast EV charging ports available at EWR to 16. Summit Bike Depot at NJ Transit train station opens with ribbon-cutting ROI-NJ, September 24, 2025 - The City of Summit, in partnership with NJ Transit and the New Jersey Bike and Walk Coalition (NJBWC), announced that the Summit Bike Depot is now officially open at the NJ Transit train station. A record number of air traffic controllers are being trained. But will it help Newark Airport? NJ.com, September 23, 2025 (PAYWALL) - Recruitment of new air traffic controllers reached a milestone after more than 2,000 new controllers were hired this year, delivering on a pledge to increase staffing after a spring air traffic control system meltdown at Newark Liberty International Airport. $6.2M Dredging Project To Begin In Southern Ocean This Month Patch.com, September 23,2025 - A $6.2 million dredging project is set to begin this month in several Southern Ocean towns, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced. The Waretown Channel Complex project will complete dredging in Barnegat Light, Barnegat, Long Beach Township, Waretown and Lacey. NJ offers $20M in grants for electric school bus purchases, charging stations NJ.com, September 22, 2025 — New Jersey officials have announced $20 million in grants to for the purchase of electric school buses and installation of public charging stations. NJ TRANSIT announces final step of bus fleet modernization ROI-NJ, September 22, 2025 — NJ TRANSIT’s board of directors continued to complete the bus modernization program by authorizing the purchase of 260 40-foot transit-style buses and 26 zero-emission buses. Nearby construction caused Woodbridge-Perth Amboy road to split open TAP into Woodbridge/Carteret, September 21, 2025 — Construction at a massive warehouse on the Woodbridge-Perth Amboy border is reportedly the cause of a deep, wide, quarter-mile-long crack that split open along Smith Street, according to Middlesex County and municipal officials. NJ TRANSIT expands fare-pay cards to bus fleet, all three light rail systems ROI-NJ, September 19, 2025 — NJ TRANSIT’s “FARE-PAY” card is now available to customers traveling all NJ TRANSIT buses statewide as well as the Newark Light Rail, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and the River Line systems. These 10 Airports Have Worst Delays In 2025, Study Finds msn.com September 19, 2025 Travel insurance agency InsureMyTrip released a list of the nation's 10 most delay-prone airports on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The Rhode Island company used Department of Transportation data from the first five months of 2025. Summit Council Approves New Sidewalks, Safety Features For Road Patch.com, September 18, 2025 — Members of the Summit Common Council approved new sidewalks and other safety features for Canoe Brook Parkway at Tuesday night's meeting. News Archive Get the weekly Regional Roundup of news sent to you by subscribing to the NJTPA E-list. Research Transfers Some recent research postings from InTransition magazine. Shared Micromobility Trips Hit Record High in North America Shared micromobility trips across North America set a record for the second consecutive year, up 31 percent and eclipsing 225 million in 2024. Leading Pedestrian Intervals in New York City Reduced Injuries A seven-second head start for pedestrians crossing the street reduced injuries in New York City by a third, according to a study of more than 6,000 intersections. Walking and Biking Accounts for <10% of Trips in Most of the U.S. Walking and biking accounts for less than 10 percent of trips in more than two-thirds of U.S. counties, according to a new report. Issues & Insights A list of links to recent articles, reports and announcements relating to transportation policy, legislation and research. How More Rail Could Take Trucks Off the Road The New York Times, September 18, 2025 - The public would feel many benefits if rail companies grabbed business back from trucking, but doing so will be tough. The Great Freight Recession WBUR, September 10, 2025 - The trucking industry, and more broadly the freight industry, still hasn't fully recovered from the business impacts of COVID. What's behind that? These Cargo Bike-Share Experiments Are Taking Off in Montreal Next City, September 8, 2025 - Cargo bikes can be helpful for carrying groceries, moving kids to soccer practice or even hauling odd jobs around the city — but they’re often expensive, bulky and hard to store securely. One-Way Streets Are the Wrong Way to Tame Downtown Traffic CityLab, September 4, 2025 - In the 1950s, US traffic planners thought unidirectional arterials were better for moving cars through urban areas. Now many cities are having second thoughts. No Way-mo: Opposition to NYC's robot car pilot grows Gothamist, August 27, 2025 - Waymo, a taxi app company owned by Google’s parent-company Alphabet, got the green light from the city transportation department to operate eight autonomous vehicles in the city through September. Read More...